Heart-Healthy Hearty Meat Pie

Delight your taste buds and your heart with this "Heart-Healthy Hearty Meat Pie," a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with lean ground turkey, vibrant veggies like carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, and seasoned with fresh thyme and parsley, this nutritious recipe is flavorful and nourishing. The rich filling is thickened with whole wheat flour and encased in a wholesome whole grain pastry crust, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. With low-sodium chicken broth and no-salt-added canned tomatoes, this pie is a heart-smart choice, low in sodium but high in flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it’s easy to prepare, bakes golden brown in just 30 minutes, and serves six hungry guests. Treat yourself to this wholesome take on a classic meat pie, and enjoy a comforting dish that loves your heart as much as your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g extra-lean ground turkey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 400 g canned tomatoes, no-salt-added
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 pre-made whole grain pastry crust
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.

Step 5

Stir in the whole wheat flour and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Add the chicken broth, canned tomatoes, frozen peas, thyme, and black pepper, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8

Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture into an 8-inch (20 cm) round pie dish.

Step 9

Cover the filling with the whole grain pastry crust. Trim any overhanging dough and crimp the edges to seal.

Step 10

Lightly brush the crust with beaten egg white to help it brown nicely.

Step 11

Cut small slits in the crust to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 12

Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Step 13

Allow the meat pie to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2060.4 grams (2060.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2024

Total Fat 74.60g	96%
Saturated Fat 14.40g	72%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 350mg	117%
Sodium 1321mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 186.00g	68%
Dietary Fiber 37.70g	135%
Total Sugars 44.40g
Protein 169.60g	339%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367mg	28%
Iron 18mg	100%
Potassium 3908mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 35.5%